Agreenium

The French Public Scientific Cooperation Institution for Agriculture, Food, Animal Health and the Environment

Agreenium is a consortium of 7 major French Institutions in AgroSciences, created by decree of 10th May 2009 by the Ministry of Food and Agriculture, the Ministry of Higher Education and Research, and the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, with the status of public scientific cooperation institution (EPCS).

To create synergy between research and education in France in the fields of agrosciences To improve collective response to the issues and challenges for food security and sustainable agriculture worldwide To foster the international ambitions of the French system of agricultural and veterinary research and education To increase the capacity for innovation and transfer of knowledge

8 'Erasmus Mundus' Master of Science Degree courses and various PhD programmes in cooperation with European universities

One 'Erasmus +' Master of Science Degree

An 'International Research School' (EIR-A) with a career-oriented programme based on the best European standards

A mobility programme for young researchers: 'AgreenSkills' to encourage the international mobility of talented young researchers from all over the world, holding a PhD and having a maximum of ten years research experience

Agreenium: A partner for development

The numerous agreements with foreign universities allow for:

Development of innovative curricula

Links with professional stakeholders

Joint research

Student Exchange programmes and mutualisation of recognised courses and degrees

Teacher training courses

Expertise, professional training and lifelong learning on:

Needs assessments

Course design, including e-learning, research programming for development and innovation impact